NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2872 Bear Howard Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Forest Highlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,478,000 - $2,630,000

4 Beds
6 Baths
4,348 Sq Ft
$587/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 7, 2025

Last sale price $2,600,000 $598 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,059 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • On Golf Course
  • Gated Community
  • Manuel Demiguel Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Lake

About This Home

As of August 2025

Tucked just off the 6th tee of the nationally-acclaimed Canyon Course, this meticulously maintained 4,348 sq ft mountain retreat offers timeless craftsmanship and exceptional comfort in one of Arizona's most exclusive private communities. Expansive windows in the great room frame stunning views and bathe the space in natural light, highlighting real wood floors, soaring ceilings, and beautiful tongue-and-groove detail throughout.
Thoughtfully designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the home features two luxurious primary suites, two additional spacious en-suite bedrooms, and two powder rooms. The upstairs loft offers two distinct spaces—one for play or games, and another ideal for a media room or cozy lounge. A secret bunk loft adds a touch of magic just for the kids. Enjoy seamless living with Control4 home automation, integrated speakers, a premium electronics setup, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and central a/c on both levels for year-round comfort.
Offered fully furnished, this impeccable home presents a true turn-key opportunity. Escape to your own private oasis within the prestigious Forest Highlands community, where world-class amenities include two championship golf courses, two clubhouses, pickleball, tennis, swimming pools, playgrounds, hiking trails, and a vibrant social calendar for both kids and adults. Here, every day feels like a vacation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Kaplan

HomeSmart License #SA711068000 Listed on: 07/02/2025

HomeSmart

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Kaplan

HomeSmart License #SA711068000 Listed on: 07/02/2025

HomeSmart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,657

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 19,107 Sq Ft Lot
  • On Golf Course
  • Private Streets
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

HOA Fees

  • $1,500 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,348 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Intercom
  • Smart Home

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Manuel Demiguel Elementary School
  • Mount Elden Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 65
  • Assessor Parcel Number 116-36-009

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground maintenance, street maintenance
  • Forest Highlands Association, Phone Number (928) 525-9014
  • Built by Custom
  • Forest Highlands 1 Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,657

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0.44 Acres

HOA Fees

$1,500 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Legal Info Range: 07E
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA #2: N
  • Association Fees Land Lease Fee: N
  • Recreation Center Fee: N
  • Total Monthly Fee Equivalent: 1500.0
  • Basement: N
  • Parking Spaces Slab Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Spaces Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Separate Den Office Sep Den Office: N
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Subdivision Name: FOREST HIGHLANDS 1
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Description:PriceSqFt: 597.98
  • Association Fees:HOA Fee2: 1500.0
  • Dining Area:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Technology:Cable TV Avail: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Const - Finish Wood Siding: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Family Rm: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Gas Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features Fireplace Master Bdr: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gas Cooktop: Yes
  • Technology:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Technology:Smart Home: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Built-In Gas Oven2: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Basement YN: No
  • Spa Features: None
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Built-In Gas Oven
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 3+ Fireplace, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Smart Home, Granite Counters, Double Vanity, Master Downstairs, Upstairs, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Central Vacuum, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Full Bth Master Bdrm, Separate Shwr & Tub
  • Living Area: 4348.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Community Features:ClubhouseRec Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Built-in Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Master Bathroom:Double Sinks: Yes
  • Community Features:BikingWalking Path: Yes
  • Community Features:Comm Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Community Spa Htd: Yes
  • Community Features:Pickleball Court(s): Yes
  • Community Features:Workout Facility: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Children_squote_s Playgrnd: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Walk-in Pantry: Yes
  • Other Rooms:BonusGame Room: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Loft: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Media Room: Yes
  • Community Features:Concierge: Yes
  • KitchenFeatures:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Community Features:Gated: Yes
  • Community Features:Lake: Yes
  • Community Features:Golf: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Granite Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Street(s)
  • Lot Features: Desert Front, On Golf Course, Natural Desert Back, Irrigation Front
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame, Painted, Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio(s), Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction:Frame - Wood: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Covered Patio(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Street(s): Yes
  • General Property Description:Community Pool YN2: Yes
  • General Property Description:Private Pool YN2: No
  • Community Pool Features: Heated: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attch'd Gar Cabinets
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Attch_squote_d Gar Cabinets: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Water Company
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Pickleball, Lake, Gated, Community Spa Htd, Concierge, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Biking/Walking Path, Fitness Center
  • Association Fee: 1500.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Forest Highlands
  • Phone: 928-525-9014
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fees:HOA YN2: Y
  • Association Fees:HOA DisclosureAddendum Affirmation: Yes
  • Association Fees:HOA Transfer Fee2: 7500.0
  • Association Fees:HOA Paid Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees:HOA Name4: Forest Highlands
  • Association Fees:Special Assessment HOA: No
  • Association Fees:PAD Fee YN2: N
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee: 110250.0
  • Association Fees:Cap ImprovementImpact Fee _percent_: $
  • Association Fee Incl:Common Area Maint3: Yes
  • Association Fee Incl:Street Maint: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Street Maint

Schools

  • Elementary School: Manuel DeMiguel Elementary School
  • Junior High Dist: Flagstaff Unified District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mount Elden Middle School

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19107.0
  • Parcel #: 116-36-009

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Custom

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9657.0
  • Tax Book Number: 116.00
  • Tax Lot: 65
  • Tax Map Number: 36.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amy Kaplan
HomeSmart
Buyer's Agent
Amy Kaplan
HomeSmart
List Price
$2,560,600
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$39,400
1.54%
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$2,551,303

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$48,697
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.15%
Original Mortgage
$1,950,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,939,823
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$611,480

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,393
Interest Rate
7.71%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,600,000 Wfg National Title Insurance C
-- None Available
$1,000,000 Stewart Title Arizona Agency
$950,000 Stewart Title & Tr Of Phoeni
$710,000 Fidelity National Title
$360,000 --
$150,393 Capital Title Agency
$150,000 Capital Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,950,000
Previous Owner $700,000
Previous Owner $300,000
Previous Owner $150,393
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Sold $2,600,000 +1.5% $598 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2025 07/02/25 For Sale $2,560,600 -- $589 / Sq Ft
Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,657 $166,826 -- --
2024 $9,657 $170,662 -- --
2023 $9,057 $122,747 $0 $0
2022 $8,498 $83,132 $0 $0
2021 $8,755 $84,387 $0 $0
2020 $9,225 $87,676 $0 $0
2019 $9,342 $87,246 $0 $0
2018 $9,483 $87,297 $0 $0
2017 $9,299 $83,349 $0 $0
2016 $9,445 $81,598 $0 $0
2015 $8,950 $79,562 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amy Kaplan

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Amy Kaplan

    HomeSmart

    (678) 772-9917

    9 in this area

    18 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

MLS Number: 6887840

Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service (ARMLS)

APN: 116-36-009

Arizona Coconino County Flagstaff 86001 Forest Highlands

2872 Bear Howard, Flagstaff, AZ

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